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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

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